CHARLOTTE — Panthers general manager Dan Morgan was honored by his alma mater Friday with a spot in the University of Miami football Ring of Honor.
Before he was a GM, he was a terror at linebacker, won all the awards for defensive players, and the Panthers' first-round pick (11th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft.
He's being honored alongside fellow Hurricanes legends including quarterback Ken Dorsey (a former Panthers assistant coach), wide receiver Andre Johnson, and offensive lineman Bryant McKinnie.
The Class of 2025 will be formally inducted at halftime of Miami's game against Stanford on Saturday, October 25 at Hard Rock Stadium.
"We are thrilled to welcome Ken, Andre, Bryant and Dan into the Ring of Honor," Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich said. "This incredible quartet of Canes competed during one of Miami's most dominant stretches and features three national champions, three first-round draft picks, and seven national player award winners.
"All four men are great ambassadors for the University of Miami, and we are looking forward to honoring them on October 25."
Morgan started for the Hurricanes for four years (1997-2000) and is the school's career tackles leader (532). He had over 100 tackles all four years of his career there.
In 2000, he won the Bednarik, Butkus, and Lombardi Awards, making it an easy call for the Panthers to draft him in the first round.
Morgan played seven years here, and though injuries cut his playing days short, he continues to make an impact here as he prepares for his second draft as GM.
Dorsey, was the Panthers quarterbacks coach from 2013 to 2017, helping Cam Newton to an MVP season and a 15-1 record in 2015.
He was 38-2 as the Hurricanes quarterback, leading them to an undefeated season and national title in 2001. He is Miami's career passing touchdowns leader (86) and ranks second in career passing yards (9,565).
There are now 31 players in the Hurricanes Ring of Honor, three of whom have links here, along with quarterback Vinny Testaverde (who finished his career here in 2007).
Class of 1997: Jim Dooley, Ted Hendricks, George Mira, Vinny Testaverde
Class of 1999: Ottis Anderson, Don Bosseler, Bernie Kosar, Burgess Owens
Class of 2008: Edgerrin James, Jim Kelly, Cortez Kennedy, Jim Otto, Gino Torretta
Class of 2009: Bennie Blades, Eddie Dunn, Steve Walsh
Class of 2014: Jerome Brown, Russell Maryland
Class of 2017: Michael Irvin, Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Warren Sapp, Sean Taylor
Class of 2021: Howard Schnellenberger
Class of 2023: Dennis Erickson, Chuck Foreman, Jimmy Johnson
Class of 2025: Ken Dorsey, Andre Johnson, Bryant McKinnie, Dan Morgan
Morgan played middle linebacker for the Panthers from 2001-07. He spent seven seasons in the Seattle Seahawks personnel department and then was with the Buffalo Bills from 2018-21, most recently as Director of Player Personnel.
Scenes from the Buffalo Bills Draft Room during Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft at One Bills Drive on April 30, 2021. Photo by Sara Schmidle
Brandon Beane, Dan Morgan, Joe Schoen. Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets, December 29, 2019 at New Era Field. Photo by Bill Wippert
Scenes from the Buffalo Bills Draft Room during Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft at One Bills Drive on April 30, 2021. Photo by Sara Schmidle
Seattle Seahawks' Matt Hasselbeck, right, is pressured by Carolina Panthers' Dan Morgan in the first quarter during their NFC Championship football game in Seattle, on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Mark Fields (58) jokes with teammates Dan Morgan (55) and Will Witherspoon (54) during the team's minicamp in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, June 14, 2004.
Green Bay Packers' Ahman Green (30) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Dan Morgan (55) after a short gain in the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Monday Sept. 13, 2004. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers linebackers Dan Morgan (55) and Will Witherspoon (54) talk during training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., in this Aug. 3, 2005 file photo.
Carolina Panthers' Dan Morgan (55) talks with assistant special teams coach Tony Levine, left, during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, N.C., Saturday, July 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Dan Morgan lines up during a drill at practice during the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Saturday, July 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers linebackers Jon Beason, left, and Dan Morgan, right, look on at practice during the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
